Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
guacamayoana
ID:
221442

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dodson & Hirtz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Trop. , ser. 2, 6: t. 504 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220771



Common Names

  • Kefersteinia guacamayoana
  • Guacamayoana Kefersteinia
  • Guacamayoana False Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Senghasia guacamayoana (Dodson & Hirtz) Szlach. [unknown]

Description

Kefersteinia guacamayoana (also called Guacamayo Kefersteinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 4 m tall, with simple, opposite leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Kefersteinia guacamayoana is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kefersteinia guacamayoana has white flowers with yellow anthers and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kefersteinia guacamayoana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Kefersteinia guacamayoana

Kefersteinia guacamayoana can be found in Colombia.

Kefersteinia guacamayoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kefersteinia guacamayoana?

Kefersteinia guacamayoana

What is the natural habitat of Kefersteinia guacamayoana?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average height of Kefersteinia guacamayoana?

Up to 1 meter

Species in the Kefersteinia genus

Kefersteinia alba, Kefersteinia andreettae, Kefersteinia auriculata, Kefersteinia aurorae, Kefersteinia bengasahra, Kefersteinia bismarckii, Kefersteinia candida, Kefersteinia chocoensis, Kefersteinia costaricensis, Kefersteinia delcastilloi, Kefersteinia elegans, Kefersteinia escalerensis, Kefersteinia escobariana, Kefersteinia excentrica, Kefersteinia expansa, Kefersteinia gemma, Kefersteinia graminea, Kefersteinia guacamayoana, Kefersteinia heideri, Kefersteinia hirtzii, Kefersteinia klabochii, Kefersteinia koechliniorum, Kefersteinia lactea, Kefersteinia lafontainei, Kefersteinia laminata, Kefersteinia lojae, Kefersteinia maculosa, Kefersteinia microcharis, Kefersteinia minutiflora, Kefersteinia mystacina, Kefersteinia niesseniae, Kefersteinia ocellata, Kefersteinia orbicularis, Kefersteinia oscarii, Kefersteinia parvilabris, Kefersteinia pastorellii, Kefersteinia pellita, Kefersteinia perlonga, Kefersteinia pulchella, Kefersteinia pusilla, Kefersteinia retanae, Kefersteinia richardhegerlii, Kefersteinia ricii, Kefersteinia salustianae, Kefersteinia sanguinolenta, Kefersteinia stapelioides, Kefersteinia stevensonii, Kefersteinia taurina, Kefersteinia tolimensis, Kefersteinia trullata,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-105731: Based on the initial data import
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.
Alexander C. Hirtz (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hirtz' in the authors string.